Step-by-Step Dental Crown Procedure

Step 1: Checking the Tooth

First your dentist looks at the tooth. Sees how much good part is still there. An X-ray might be done if there is a worry about the root or the bone around it. A crown needs a base so the tooth must be strong enough to hold it.

If there is decay, that is fixed before the crown work starts. A broken tooth might need treatment first. It does not make sense to put a crown over a problem that is still there.

Preparing the Tooth

When the tooth is ready the dentist gives you a shot. You should not feel pain during the work but you will feel some pressure and movement.

The dentist takes off a little of the part of the tooth. The amount depends on the type of crown and the shape of the tooth. Enough space is made so the final crown does not feel too big when you bite.

Step 2: Taking the Crown Measurements

After the tooth’s ready your dentist needs a good picture of the tooth. Many places now use a tool that takes the shape of your teeth without the old way of using a tray.

• A digital scan is easier for people especially if you do not like the old material in your mouth.

• Your bite is checked carefully because a small change in height can be very annoying when you chew.

Step 3: Getting a Crown

Your real crown is usually not ready the same day. So your dentist puts a crown over the tooth while the real one is being made.

The temporary crown keeps the tooth safe. Lets you eat almost normally while you wait. Be careful with foods though. Temporary crowns are not meant to stay

Step 4: Fitting the Permanent Crown

At the visit the dentist takes off the temporary crown and puts in the permanent one. They will check how it looks and how it fits next to the teeth.

When everything is good the crown is stuck in place. The dentist takes off any glue and checks your bite again.

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